]]>http://nj1015.com/weird-al-yankovic-performs-yoda-with-girl-with-autism-watch/feed/0Food container chemical shows risk to autistic children in NJ studyhttp://nj1015.com/bpa-links-to-autism-in-rowanrutgers-study/
http://nj1015.com/bpa-links-to-autism-in-rowanrutgers-study/#commentsSat, 07 Mar 2015 10:30:40 +0000Dino Flammiahttp://nj1015.com/?p=483441Continue reading…]]>A new study out of two New Jersey medical institutions is the first to report an association between BPA and autism.

]]>http://nj1015.com/bpa-links-to-autism-in-rowanrutgers-study/feed/0Justin Sullivan, Getty ImagesUnderstanding Autism – Why does NJ have the nation's highest rate?http://nj1015.com/putting-together-the-pieces-of-autism/
http://nj1015.com/putting-together-the-pieces-of-autism/#commentsMon, 02 Mar 2015 03:00:08 +0000Dianne DeOliveirahttp://nj1015.com/?p=481540Continue reading…]]>While the cause of autism remains a mystery researchers at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark are continuing to try and figure out why the Garden State's rate has increased over the past decade and remains the highest in the nation.

]]>http://nj1015.com/putting-together-the-pieces-of-autism/feed/0Devonyu, ThinkStockAutism Speaks to host shore walk kick-offhttp://nj1015.com/autism-speaks-to-host-shore-walk-kick-off/
http://nj1015.com/autism-speaks-to-host-shore-walk-kick-off/#commentsFri, 01 Aug 2014 09:13:03 +0000Rosetta Keyhttp://nj1015.com/?p=419331Continue reading…]]>Autism Speaks invites the public to the kick-off dinner of one of its major annual fundraising walks in Long Branch.

]]>http://nj1015.com/nj-continues-to-fund-autism-research/feed/0Philip Lange, ThinkStockBill provides $1.3B for autism researchhttp://nj1015.com/bill-provides-1-3b-for-autism-research/
http://nj1015.com/bill-provides-1-3b-for-autism-research/#commentsMon, 07 Jul 2014 14:00:50 +0000Ilya Hemlinhttp://nj1015.com/?p=409976Continue reading…]]>A new bill introduced in Washington would allocate $1.3 billion in funding for autism research and initiatives, as well as addressing the needs of autistic children who are "aging out" of current programs.

]]>http://nj1015.com/autistic-boy-11-kept-in-cage-calif-police-say/feed/0A crime scene investigator and a detective carry a cage from a residence in Anaheim, Calif. An 11-year-old autistic boy who police suspect was kept in a cage has been removed from the home, and his parents have been arrested. (AP Photo/Kevin Warn)What Can NJ Do to Research the Causes of Autism?http://nj1015.com/what-can-nj-do-to-research-the-causes-of-autism/
http://nj1015.com/what-can-nj-do-to-research-the-causes-of-autism/#commentsTue, 01 Apr 2014 13:15:31 +0000Jim Gearharthttp://nj1015.com/?p=375548Continue reading…]]>Jim was reading a report from NorthJersey.com that states that New Jersey has the highest rate of Autism in the country. A reported 1 in 45 children are stricken with the developmental disability.

]]>http://nj1015.com/thousands-blow-bubbles-4-autism-audio/feed/0(Uriel Sinai, Getty Images)Autism on the Rise, Says Federal Report [AUDIO]http://nj1015.com/autism-on-the-rise-says-federal-report-audio/
http://nj1015.com/autism-on-the-rise-says-federal-report-audio/#commentsFri, 28 Mar 2014 09:00:10 +0000Joe Cutterhttp://nj1015.com/?p=374408Continue reading…]]>A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the rate of autism in U.S. children has gone up by 30 percent in the last two years, from 1 in 88 then to 1 in 68 now.

]]>http://nj1015.com/us-autism-estimate-grows-to-1-in-68-children/feed/0A 4-year-old autistic boy undergoing intensive therapy (David Silverman, Newsmakers)'Pawn Stars' Surprise Fan with Autism [VIDEO]http://nj1015.com/pawn-stars-surprise-fan-with-autism-video/
http://nj1015.com/pawn-stars-surprise-fan-with-autism-video/#commentsSun, 19 Jan 2014 16:14:05 +0000Dennis and Judihttp://nj1015.com/?p=352129Continue reading…]]>A boy with Autism was such a big fan of the show 'Pawn Stars' that he sent them his Game Boy just to sell something to the show. What he got in return from the show's cast was absolutely priceless that he'll remember for a lifetime.

]]>http://nj1015.com/groups-raise-awareness-about-autism-wandering-incidents-audio/feed/0Flickr User PeretzpupCreating a Classroom for Children With Disorders [AUDIO]http://nj1015.com/creating-a-classroom-for-children-with-disorders-audio/
http://nj1015.com/creating-a-classroom-for-children-with-disorders-audio/#commentsMon, 18 Nov 2013 12:39:53 +0000Dianne DeOliveirahttp://nj1015.com/?p=332464Continue reading…]]>Creating a classroom that can be successful for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Processing Disorders and ADD/ADHD can be challenging. But one mother is trying to change that with an upcoming seminar for families and educators in Ocean County.

]]>http://nj1015.com/autism-study-underway-at-rutgers-university-audio/feed/0Flickr User Becky WetheringtonHeartless Letter Sent to the Mother of an Autistic Child [PHOTO/VIDEO]http://nj1015.com/heartless-letter-sent-to-the-mother-of-an-autistic-child-photovideo/
http://nj1015.com/heartless-letter-sent-to-the-mother-of-an-autistic-child-photovideo/#commentsTue, 20 Aug 2013 19:00:42 +0000Matt Ryanhttp://943thepoint.com/?p=243670Continue reading…]]>The unfortunate truth is that there are a few cruel and mean people that are among us. What's worse, is that most of them are ignorant. This is a mixture for the situation the mother of an autistic child is dealing with.

]]>http://nj1015.com/heartless-letter-sent-to-the-mother-of-an-autistic-child-photovideo/feed/0citynews.ca'West End' Movie Partners Up for Special Fundraiser in Wall NJhttp://nj1015.com/west-end-movie-partners-up-for-special-fundraiser-in-wall-nj/
http://nj1015.com/west-end-movie-partners-up-for-special-fundraiser-in-wall-nj/#commentsThu, 08 Aug 2013 16:09:48 +0000Dennis and Judihttp://nj1015.com/?p=298470Continue reading…]]>Dennis and Judi had the great fortune to have a very special part in an award-winning, Jersey-based film entitled 'West End.' This Saturday, August 10th, the creators of 'West End' are teaming up for a very special fundraising event.

]]>http://nj1015.com/west-end-movie-partners-up-for-special-fundraiser-in-wall-nj/feed/0Westendthemovie.comMenendez Presents Autism Reform Plan [AUDIO]http://nj1015.com/menendez-presents-autism-reform-plan-audio/
http://nj1015.com/menendez-presents-autism-reform-plan-audio/#commentsTue, 16 Jul 2013 10:20:55 +0000David Matthauhttp://nj1015.com/?p=290090Continue reading…]]>New Jersey is considered a national leader when it comes to autism programs for children, but what happens when those kids get older?

]]>http://nj1015.com/menendez-presents-autism-reform-plan-audio/feed/0Flickr User PeretzpupStrike Out Autism Baseball Challenge Coming Saturday at Central Reg.http://nj1015.com/strike-out-autism-baseball-challenge-coming-saturday-at-central-reg/
http://nj1015.com/strike-out-autism-baseball-challenge-coming-saturday-at-central-reg/#commentsWed, 03 Apr 2013 16:23:43 +0000Scott Stumphttp://shoresportsnetwork.com/?p=130171Continue reading…]]>When his son was diagnosed with autism in 2010, Jerry Frulio was not going to sit back and be a passive parent.

]]>http://nj1015.com/strike-out-autism-baseball-challenge-coming-saturday-at-central-reg/feed/0The inaugural "Strike Out Autism Baseball Challenge,'' put together by former St. Rose and Central baseball coach Jerry Frulio, is on Saturday at Central Regional. (Photo courtesy of Jerry Frulio). Help NJ101.5 Support Autism Awareness in the Garden Statehttp://nj1015.com/help-nj101-5-support-autism-awareness-in-the-garden-state/
http://nj1015.com/help-nj101-5-support-autism-awareness-in-the-garden-state/#commentsTue, 02 Apr 2013 18:00:02 +0000Leanne Vuksanichttp://nj1015.com/?p=247440Continue reading…]]>New Jersey 101.5 is going blue on Facebook to show its support for 2013's World Autism Awareness Day and we urge you to join the effort.

]]>http://nj1015.com/jersey-family-lights-their-neighborhood-blue-for-autism-audio/feed/0NJ Medical School Receives $2.1M for Autism Researchhttp://nj1015.com/nj-medical-school-receives-2-1m-for-autism-research/
http://nj1015.com/nj-medical-school-receives-2-1m-for-autism-research/#commentsTue, 12 Feb 2013 18:16:54 +0000Kelly Waldronhttp://nj1015.com/?p=229559Continue reading…]]>Research that will focus on stem cells as a means of unlocking some of the mysteries surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has earned a $2.125 million grant from the New Jersey Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism.

]]>http://nj1015.com/new-autism-app-launches-next-week-audio/feed/0Facebook
New Jersey's Autism Rate Soars [AUDIO]http://nj1015.com/new-jerseys-autism-rate-soars-audio/
http://nj1015.com/new-jerseys-autism-rate-soars-audio/#commentsWed, 19 Dec 2012 14:00:18 +0000Kelly Waldronhttp://nj1015.com/?p=207568Continue reading…]]>New Jersey's autism rate is among the highest in the nation. In fact, new research by the University of Medicine and Dentistry has found that the rate nearly doubled in four years.

]]>http://nj1015.com/new-jerseys-autism-rate-soars-audio/feed/0Autism in New Jersey (Flickr: hepingting)Anthony Starego, Brick's Autistic Kicker Nails Game-Winning Field Goal [VIDEO]http://nj1015.com/anthony-starego-bricks-autistic-kicker-nails-game-winning-punt-video/
http://nj1015.com/anthony-starego-bricks-autistic-kicker-nails-game-winning-punt-video/#commentsWed, 24 Oct 2012 15:30:10 +0000Scott Stumphttp://shoresportsnetwork.com/?p=101712Continue reading…]]>As the ball rocketed through the uprights and the incredible story of Brick’s kicker with autism came to vivid life, those closest to him wondered if Anthony Starego fully grasped the enormity of what he had just done.

]]>http://nj1015.com/anthony-starego-bricks-autistic-kicker-nails-game-winning-punt-video/feed/0Anthony Starego (Scott Stump, All Shore Sports)Katy Perry and Jodi DiPiazza Sing 'Firework' at the Night of Too Many Starshttp://nj1015.com/katy-perry-and-jodi-dipiazza-sing-firework-at-the-night-of-too-many-stars/
http://nj1015.com/katy-perry-and-jodi-dipiazza-sing-firework-at-the-night-of-too-many-stars/#commentsFri, 19 Oct 2012 12:32:12 +0000Dennis and Judihttp://nj1015.com/?p=182444Continue reading…]]>Jodi DiPiazza was diagnosed with Autism before the age of two. Her parents Tom and Michelle were told not to expect too much from her, something no parent would ever want to hear. Through intensive training, Jodi found a way to overcome her disability and the following video of her is nothing short of inspirational.

]]>http://nj1015.com/katy-perry-and-jodi-dipiazza-sing-firework-at-the-night-of-too-many-stars/feed/0A Day in the Life of an Autism Parenthttp://nj1015.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-autism-parent/
http://nj1015.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-autism-parent/#commentsWed, 29 Aug 2012 15:17:42 +0000Laurie Cataldohttp://nj1015.com/?p=158535Continue reading…]]>Last week, after realizing how many misconceptions there are about what I do all day, I shared what a typical day as a radio DJ is like. I figure there are misconceptions about what a LOT of people do all day. I asked one local mom to share her story.

]]>http://nj1015.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-autism-parent/feed/0FacebookAutistic Adults Lack Higher Learning, Jobs [AUDIO]http://nj1015.com/autistic-adults-lack-higher-learning-jobs-audio/
http://nj1015.com/autistic-adults-lack-higher-learning-jobs-audio/#commentsTue, 15 May 2012 13:00:57 +0000Dino Flammiahttp://nj1015.com/?p=104298Continue reading…]]>According to a study released this week in Pediatrics, one in three autistic young adults have no schooling or paid job experience nearly seven years after graduating high school. That is an alarming statistic to autism experts and awareness advocates in New Jersey, the state with the second-highest rate of autism in the nation.

]]>http://nj1015.com/autistic-adults-lack-higher-learning-jobs-audio/feed/0Flickr User Becky WetheringtonPOAC Prepares New Jerseyans For Autism's Hardships [AUDIO]http://nj1015.com/poac-prepares-new-jerseyans-for-autisms-hardships-audio/
http://nj1015.com/poac-prepares-new-jerseyans-for-autisms-hardships-audio/#commentsMon, 14 May 2012 11:00:58 +0000Matthew Whitehttp://nj1015.com/?p=103797Continue reading…]]>POAC was founded in 1999 by a group of parents with autism to help improve the lives of children and adults with the disorder by providing training to parents, teachers and other direct service providers.

]]>http://nj1015.com/poac-prepares-new-jerseyans-for-autisms-hardships-audio/feed/0POAC FacebookWalk For a Difference Event -Saturday May 5thhttp://nj1015.com/walk-for-a-difference-event-saturday-may-5th/
http://nj1015.com/walk-for-a-difference-event-saturday-may-5th/#commentsThu, 03 May 2012 14:00:51 +0000Dennis and Judihttp://nj1015.com/?p=98793Continue reading…]]>Dennis and Judi wanted to let you know about a wonderful event taking place this coming Saturday May 5th.

]]>http://nj1015.com/walk-for-a-difference-event-saturday-may-5th/feed/0POACWALK.ORGAutism Takes a Financial Toll on Families [AUDIO]http://nj1015.com/autism-takes-a-financial-toll-on-families-audio/
http://nj1015.com/autism-takes-a-financial-toll-on-families-audio/#commentsWed, 25 Apr 2012 08:17:24 +0000Kelly Waldronhttp://nj1015.com/?p=93424Continue reading…]]>Insurance may cover some of the costs, but raising a child with autism can take a tremendous financial toll on a family.

]]>http://nj1015.com/autism-takes-a-financial-toll-on-families-audio/feed/0Flickr User PeretzpupNJ Takes Steps To Help Address Autismhttp://nj1015.com/autism-nj-will-help-address-autism-with-new-program/
http://nj1015.com/autism-nj-will-help-address-autism-with-new-program/#commentsTue, 17 Apr 2012 14:56:04 +0000Kevin McArdlehttp://nj1015.com/?p=90805Continue reading…]]>Autism impacts about 1 in 50 children across the Garden State and their families. Governor Christie and his administration remain committed to finding new ways to help New Jersey families impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorders.

]]>http://nj1015.com/autism-nj-will-help-address-autism-with-new-program/feed/0Autism in New Jersey (Flickr: hepingting)Autism New Jersey Sets Out To "Create Change"http://nj1015.com/autism-new-jersey-sets-out-to-create-change/
http://nj1015.com/autism-new-jersey-sets-out-to-create-change/#commentsMon, 09 Apr 2012 13:00:59 +0000Matthew Whitehttp://nj1015.com/?p=86000Continue reading…]]>Autism New Jersey is ramping up their efforts to bring attention to the disorder that affects so many children, especially in New Jersey, as part of April's National Autism Awareness Month.